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When an insurer requests a property survey, it’s often viewed as a formality—a box-ticking exercise before underwriting a policy. However, these surveys serve a much greater purpose, particularly for unique and for historically significant properties like Victorian pubs.Long-term AHA (Vic) partners, Adroit Insurance & Risk, examine the rationale behind insurance property surveys to help understand […]

On December 7th, 2024, the Australian Government introduced major changes to the 482 visa, now renamed the Skills in Demand Visa. These updates significantly impact the hotel and hospitality industry, particularly how businesses can sponsor skilled workers under the updated Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). Below, we’ve outlined the key changes, eligible occupations, and alternative pathways to help […]

“Dear Nominees, It is that time of year. The event of the year for the hospitality and hotel industry, the AHA (Vic) 2025 State Awards for Excellence. As the Founder and CEO of Human Experience, I am excited to share some tips as you head into the judging period for the AHA (Vic) 2025 State […]

These 5 tips can increase sales, improve business performance & win awards We all know the key to maximising sales in business is delivering a consistently-high standard of service. But supporting our teams to help them achieve that, day in and day out, is often the greatest challenge. Over the past 20 years I’ve owned […]

Oz Skills Careers College understand that it is integral to make training content specific to your pub to meet your specific needs and expectations, there are no generic training plans. Oz Skills trainers then familiarise themselves with your pub to ensure that your business processes are integrated through the training program. Oz Skills have engaged […]

Kimberley Malcolm General Manager – Member Experience & Compliance If you could get free tickets to any event in the world – what would it be?  I think it would have to be the Superbowl. I went to my first NFL game when I was 16 and I’ve been intrigued ever since.  I have absolutely […]

Dear Members, As many AHA (VIC) members now know, David Dicker has recently joined Diageo as State Sales Manager for both Victoria and Tasmania. Under his leadership, Diageo has assembled an experienced state sales team led by Field Sales Managers Lachlan Craven and Kyle Petrie and supported by 11 Victorian-based Diageo representatives who are ready […]

The recent boom of streaming services in Australia and across the globe has created another potential method of piracy with increasing relevance – using a personal streaming subscription to display sport content in a licensed venue. Piracy is a serious crime and generally occurs when a venue gains access to, or uses, a subscription television […]

In the heart of East Melbourne, where history and modernity merge, the city’s latest gem, Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, has opened its doors. This 5-star boutique hotel, housed in the historic 1901 Salvation Army Printing Works, offers a unique fusion of Melbourne’s rich heritage and cutting-edge design, making it the perfect urban sanctuary for those […]